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Activity GPS issues after watchOS 7 and iOS 14 updates

This morning I upgraded my iPhone XS Max to iOS 14 and my S4 Watch to watchOS 7. I then went for a run, using the Outdoor Run activity on my Watch as usual, holding my iPhone while I ran (as I was listening to a podcast with AirPods). When I finished, everything was recorded as normal, and I could sync the activity to Strava.


Later, I went for a walk. I used the Outdoor Walk activity on my Watch, but this time didn't take my iPhone. When I returned, and attempted to upload the activity to Strava, I received a warning that no GPS/route data was present. I checked the Fitness and Health apps, and sure enough, there was no route on the map - only the starting point.


I spoke to someone at Apple Support and they suggested I turned off/back on a couple of related privacy settings. I have since tried another Outdoor Walk activity, without the phone present, and the problem persists - no GPS/route data.


My wife also tried the same this evening, after upgrading her iPhone X and S4 Watch too. She had the same results - i.e. with just the Watch, no GPS/route information was saved with the activity.


This seems like a bug to me. Has anyone else experienced the same issue, or has any suggestions as to how to fix it?



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Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 7

Posted on Sep 17, 2020 1:24 PM

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Oct 2, 2020 3:56 AM in response to Stefano0109

I've got a 6 on the way and will sell my 5 on eBay. Reality is they will fix it eventually, so while it's annoying and I have ragged on Apple for being so rubbish for such a major bug for a sports feature watch come 6 delivery time (late Oct, Titanium) I'm sure it will be fixed. Very likely the next major software update will resolve this which should come out with the iPhone 12 (14.2 and 7.2).


The Strava interface is rubbish and its integration to always on is pants, but at least the maps sync so hey ho.


Only developer worse for delivery of features that people want after Twitter is Strava. I mean, local legends, be serious.


There are times I wish I had not sold my Garmin Fenix 5 to swap for the Apple Watch but on balance it was an ok decision.

Oct 2, 2020 6:42 AM in response to Andrew Robulack

Followed the apple recommended steps (unpair, check iCloud backup, erase, restore and repair) diligently and now I’ve lost all the following data: every single workout done through the workout app (before and during the bug), all trend data (gotta start 180 days again), all awards/badges and all move, exercise and stand graphs (only showing totals). Also missing total calories burned on every single day. This is honestly a joke, I’m livid

Oct 2, 2020 1:56 PM in response to Hageltjes

It would appear that many are in the same boat, good to hear that Apple know about the bug because on other Forums people said when they got on to Apple support the technicians knew nothing about the problems syncing from Watch to iPhone.

For workouts I'm getting 3 different data in Watch which I presume is correct, in Health and in the Fitness app

Why did Apple try to 'improve' a very good working Activity app on iPhone

The old adage 'If it's not broke, don't try to fix it' seems apt in this case

Hopefully Apple will release a fix in the next update which cannot come soon enough. Also I home that previous workout data is not lost forever.

Oct 2, 2020 2:01 PM in response to MayoTom

This is partly down to them being so precious about securing our health data. If they'd let us choose to relax the restrictions then we'd have loads of apps offering to backup and sync and look after our data. We'd also be able to get apps on our macs or websites to show us all the lovely graphs on a full size screen instead of an iPhone.

Oct 2, 2020 3:04 PM in response to Hageltjes

I am having the same issues. iPhone 7+ and Apple Watch series 4. IOS 14.0.1 and whatever the latest watch update in Sept took us too. I just get a start point in the maps thumb nail and not every workout saved on my watch transfers to my phone. The steps, cals etc match just not the workouts. I spent about 3 hours today with 3 different levels of Apple Support before I had to go. I’m still not sorted. Another call tomorrow at 12 🤷🏼‍♀️

Oct 3, 2020 2:27 AM in response to Hageltjes

Same issue here. iPhone X and Apple Watch 4. Was initially okay but now no GPS data on Workout or Health App. Have tried complete reinstall of watch which was a pain and no change. I was feeling very pleased I had an Apple Watch after the problems Garmin have had but now I can't upload routes to Strava or have any segments. Very unimpressed.

Oct 3, 2020 3:29 AM in response to GeorgeRomero

Totally agree, Apple Fd it up so let them fix it and hopefully we won't have to wait until next August for a fix.

If Steve Jobs was still around he'd have fired all these employees who are clearly not up to the job releasing such buggy software update.

Many with health issues depend on their watch/iphone combination for generating reports for their doctors.

I don't think that Apple are taking this issue seriously. Last week when people contacted them re this they hadn't a clue what they were talking about.

Emphasis now seems to be updating emoji's ffs is this what Apple once a leader has now become.

Widgets that have been on Android phones for the last 10 years FINALLY come to IOS.

Apple now not a leader they are just copying what Samsung and others have done for years. I think they've lost their way.

Got rid of the headphone jack so they could screw more money out of their customers

Now you have to buy a charger for the new iphone coming soon according to rumours, of course it's to save the planet ...... yea, pull the other one it's got bells on it.

Next to go with be the CHARGING PORT but kind Apple will sell you THE BEST EVER APPLE wireless charger for the fantastical value of only $200 or maybe more. It will fry your battery in 9 months but of course you can dump that 'old' year old phone for their latest shiny offering ......

Happy days 🤣🤣🤣

Activity GPS issues after watchOS 7 and iOS 14 updates

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